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Foreign correspondent Neely Tucker and his wife, Vita, arrived in Zimbabwe in 1997. After witnessing firsthand the devastating consequences of AIDS on the population, especially the children, the couple started volunteering at an orphanage that was desperately underfunded and short-staffed. One...

Hear the dramatic story of the rescue of the Apollo 13 astronauts.

Blended learning allows a partnership that gives teachers more time and energy to innovate and personalize learning while providing students the opportunity to be active agents driving their own growth. Balance With Blended Learning provides teachers with strategies to actively engage students in setting goals, monitoring development, reflecting on growth, using feedback, assessing work quality, and communicating their progress with parents.

During the era of the Cold War, young men and women, some of them our best talent, educated, determined and fearless, were sent to live among the eastern bloc. That included Russia, East Berlin, North Korea and others. In Russia, especially Moscow, the KGB was the most feared agency in the world. Thorough, ruthless, and unstoppable. The secret agents (aka spies) were warned in advance, and given the chance to step away. Not everyone is cut out to live a double life. "If it becomes untenable, you have only two choices. Run quickly... or die. Choose wisely." A good ride featuring the four H's...

On a March afternoon, while Lila Cole is working in her quiet office, her twin brother Billy points an unloaded rifle out of a hotel window across from an elementary school.. "Suicide by police" was obviously Billy's intended result, but the aftermath of his death brings shock after shock for Lila when she discovers that her twin - the person she thought she was closer to than anyone in the world - was not only estranged from his wife, but also charged with endangering the life of his middle child and namesake, William.

Lisa Cornwell never shied away from standing up to bullies. When she was a freshman in college, she saw a man hit a woman in the face with a closed fist while a paralyzed crowd stood by and watched. Seconds later, she took matters into her own hands—with a 3-iron from her golf bag.

Everyone dreams of sailing the galaxies and beyond, seeking that home for humans, for when Earth runs out of time. There are people working on it in this era, and this story is merely a few hundred lightyears out. Murphy's Law precedes that of the technical Engineers, everywhere. A paraphrase is, "Anything that can go wrong, will go wrong." The more you are surrounded by technology, the more headaches you will find. But several trillion miles from home, the choices to survive them are limited. The Intrepid finds a potential harbor, a port to put into, just as most of the systems aboard seem...

Help your child become a master at addition and subtraction! Take a trip through the jungle, ocean, forest, farm, swamp, and desert in our animal theme version. Discover a gigantic collection of animal- and nature-related riddles. With interesting facts and twists, these riddles will have your child practicing math for hours!

He seemed a drifter. A no-account man in black in the severe environment of the desert. But that was the way he liked it. He was, after all, a hunter of men, and very, very good at it. But he had thought long ago to have left his heart on the battlefields of the Civil War. He was stunned to find helpless, religious folks under the threat of evil, and then, even more surprised, when one of them helped him discover his heart. He got it back. Now, he was in a different war for a hell of a lot better reasons… Enjoy- GWT #TheStoryteller

At Passion and Purpose Retreats, we believe every woman carries a unique calling within her a passion waiting to be uncovered and a purpose ready to be lived. These episodes are a heartfelt invitation into the real, raw, and inspiring journeys of extraordinary women who have chosen to honour that calling.Through honest conversations and shared experiences, you’ll gain insight into how these women have taken control of their careers, businesses, and lives. Many have navigated significant health challenges, relationship changes, and moments of uncertainty. Some have travelled the world in ...

Renowned historian Phillip Thomas Ticker, PhD, recounts the little-known story of the Battle of Pell's Point and the heroism of Colonel John Glover with the care and attention-to-detail for which he is known.

It is countercultural. It is often costly. It is the way of Christ. In this biblical yet highly practical audiobook, Tim Tucker shows how Christ-centered servant leadership has helped the message become one of the fastest growing mission movements of the 21st century.

What does it look like when someone feels called to do something that doesn't make sense? It depends on who you ask. To the one doing it, it seems like the only choice. To those looking on from the outside, it may look admirable, a little on the crazy side, or bordering on insanity. This is the true story of one couple who knew that calling as they became unwittingly involved in the life of a stranger, a sweet old man named George who landed on their porch in the midst of a heart attack. Despite any real plan, Linda and Bobby answered a gentle nudge from God.

Are you ready to take your life to the next level? Look no further than "Peaceful Savage," the inspiring new book by Mitchell R Tucker. In this powerful guide, Tucker shares his insights on how to create a life of purpose, integrity, and self-discovery. Through a combination of insightful stories, practical advice, and actionable steps, "Peaceful Savage" provides a roadmap for achieving your goals and unlocking your true potential. Tucker emphasizes the importance of embracing your principles and values, and shows you how to use them as a guide to living a fulfilling life. Whether you're ...

Dave Tucker is a veteran of 26 years in the green industry. In this book, he combines his own knowledge and experience with that of his network of over 12,000 lawn companies to reveal one of the "biggest keys of success" in the green industry - piecework.

A king who turns out to be a rather poor judge of character… A gigantic foam finger in sacrament meeting.… An elevator that does not go to the top floors.... Dementors.... The Missionary Guide used by missionaries in the '80s and '90s.... A risqué encounter between two Greek gods. A mastodon hunter named Doug who might be the reason why you sometimes feel inadequate.

I've been repeatedly asked how it came about. High Country Terror- Chicago Fury had a startten years back, a start that made Marcy Frame famous enough, but drove her toDenver. The vignettes are a little too true, for I, or my friends and partners, lived these stories. This book is dedicated to those who made it, those who did not, and thosethat have moved on. Not all of us are still here. I hope that those who are canremember the events in a cop's life... Others can learn from them... From #TheStoryteller, G. Weldon Tucker

Meet Altonio, a housecat with a strategist’s mind and a dictator’s instincts. With her loyal—but chaotic—crew at her side, she rules her brownstone’s backyard kingdom with equal parts grit and grace. There’s Morty, an ambitious alley rat with too much to prove; BABST, a preening pigeon nursing a bruised wing and ego; and Cocktail Hour, her steadfast shiba inu lieutenant.

Jack Russel was a man of the law. A man who believed in right from wrong, and doing things right. So, when he found his perfect mate, he played it straight, and won her heart. She took him to her daddy's abandoned farm and landing. Jack gave up the law, took on the challenge to please his woman. He knew there were outlaws, brigands, rogue Grays and Indians out to end his efforts, but he did not realize the biggest threat of all. The Mighty Mississippi River. Defeating that threat took all he had. Can he rescue the landing and save all those so dear to him? Maybe. A fast, fun tale. Enjoy. #...

The Civil war began in 1861. Thousands of young men went to war, many not even understanding the why of it, but all determined to fight for the cause. whatever the hell that meant. Many came back broken, or were carried off dead because it was that kind of war. But there were those of low moral character who did not believe in either side, and deserted. But their only occupation was bandits, killers and worse. But now, they, too, were well trained. Sergeant Wilheim Miller came home a hero, injured, having never fully understood how he even signed up. But he did his job well and he remained ...